Blanquette de Veau (Veal in Cream Sauce)
Veal Stew in Cream Sauce
Yes, with a tweak: confirm the sauce is not thickened with flour (roux). About 7g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A delicate French veal stew, simmered until tender in a creamy, un-browned sauce, often with mushrooms and pearl onions. Modified for keto by ensuring no flour-thickened sauce and serving with low-carb vegetables.
Key ingredients
Veal shoulder/breast, heavy cream, mushrooms, pearl onions, celery (small amount), chicken broth, egg yolk (for liaison), lemon juice, butter, fresh herbs (thyme, bay leaf), salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, confirm the sauce is not thickened with flour (roux). Request to omit any rice or potato sides, asking for extra non-starchy vegetables instead.
Watch out for
Traditionally thickened with a roux (butter and flour); served with rice. Pearl onions and carrots can add moderate carbs.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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